5 Pets That Won’t Aggravate Your Allergies

Do you feel ready to take the responsibility of owning a pet? Pet allergies might be coming in the way of making the wish come true.

You need to first understand exactly what you are allergic to. Simple medical tests can tell you if you are allergic to the animal or to any dust/pollen particles that might have caused any allergic reactions. Once you know the allergens that are triggering your allergies, you can narrow down on which animal you want to welcome home.

Here are some common pets for your consideration:

Lizards

There are many types of lizards that you can buy and maintain easily. Bearded dragons are compact lizards that are easy to maintain in hotter climates. There are also many types of geckos that require less effort to keep. Chinese water dragons are less aggressive than iguanas, making them are a more preferred lizard. A chameleon might seem like a good option as a pet but the amount of maintenance that they need is very high. So, if you are planning to get a chameleon, consider the amount of care you need to take of it.

Turtles/tortoise

Multiple kinds of turtles and tortoise are legal to keep as pets. Both turtles and tortoise need well set up habitats for their survival. Discount pet items and medications that you find online can help you set up and care for your exotic pet. Once you know how to care for your tortoise or turtle you have a pet to last you almost your whole lifetime.

Fish

The most common pet is a fish. Setting up a proper aquarium and watching your fish multiply is an enriching experience. Unlike some carnival goldfish in a bowl, your fishes will have a long life if you are able to put in the work. Building a fish-friendly ecosystem has its own rewards. Once you get a breeding pair of fish that spawns wells in captivity you can get hooked.

Cats

There are some cats that produce low amounts of allergens. These cats are generally considered hypoallergenic cats. No cat is entirely hypoallergenic, they produce fewer allergens hence they are “considered” hypoallergenic. Some cat breeds you might consider are:

• Siberian
• Bengal
• Burmese
• Siamese
• Sphynx

There are many other species of hypoallergenic cats. If you do have pet allergies ask your doctor if you can get a cat. With your doctor’s permission, contact authorized breeders or adopt from recognized organizations to get the breed you are looking for.

Dogs

Just like cats, no dog breed is fully hypoallergenic, they simply produce fewer allergens hence some allergic people can get them. Some breeds of dogs that are considered hypoallergenic are:

• Bichon Frise
• Maltese
• Poodle
• Portuguese Water Dog
• Shih Tzu
• Yorkshire Terrier

There are more breeds that American Kennel Club lists as hypoallergenic dogs. When adopting a hypoallergenic dog take them first to a pet salon to give it a spa day. The spa day for your new dog is more for you than them because the cleaning will strip them of any allergens that they might be carrying from other dogs.